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What most people need first is reliable up to date information.
Here is our best effort to share everything we know with you,
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Reference Guides
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Power Sources
•Solar Modules
Advanced Technical GuideSiting Solar Modules (PDF)
•Racks and Mounts
•Wind
•Generators
•Biodiesel
•Solar Heating
•Batteries
 
 
 
 
 
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Inverters & Controls
•Power Boards
•Inverters
•Inverter Comparison
•Charge Controllers
•MPPT Controllers
•Meters
Advanced Technical GuideLightning Protection
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lifestyles & Appliances
•SolarSizer Explained
Advanced Technical GuideAdvanced SolarSizer (XLS)
•SolarSizer Basic (PDF)
•Lighting
•Electronics & Appliances
•Refrigeration
•Water Pumping
•Dankoff Pump Articles
 
Wiring & Design
•Solar Data by Location
Advanced Technical GuideWire & Connectors
•Basic Wiring Diagrams
•Troubleshooting
•Horror Stories
Advanced Technical GuideAdvanced Wire Sizer (XLS)
•Safety Ratings
•SolarEstimator
Advanced Technical GuidePlumbing Design
 
 
 
 
What are the steps to take once you have decided you want to go solar?
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Consultation Fees: When contacting SolarRay.com, we will be able to discuss your solar needs with you in detail for a consultation fee. This fee will be deducted from any system that you purchase. Our rates are the same as our design fee, a very worthwhile $75 per hour, one hour minimum.
 
Educate Yourself
Solar engineer R.R. Walters instructs courses in Solar PV installation at the University of NM. Most of these guides were written by him and R. Mueller for use in UNM courses. The next course begins in January 2007. For Technical Consulting and on site training, see our Consulting Page
University of New Mexico
Installation of Solar Lighting Project by Spring 06 Class at UNM Taos Campus
Instructor Walters gets excited about teaching solar
UNM's maintenance staff picking up some new skills and keeping the project on track

Helpful links to educate you about Solar and other alternative energy information and lifestyles
The Solar America Initiative (SAI) National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Re-Energy.ca Montana Renewable Energy Association
Iowa Renewable Energy Association (I-Renew) Fossil Free by ’33
GeneratorJoeNicholls Construction -info on Geothermal Heat Pump – Ground Source Heat Pump
Solar Castle in NM, aka EV charging stationGreen Sustainable Residential Homes & Community: Arroyo Park